Cars & Transportation - 19 May 2007

I am considering buying a Nissan 350Z. I live in Cleveland, Ohio where it snows and know rear-wheel drive is typically a no-no, but with its 50-50 weight distribution and If I put on some good snow tires, would it be as good as an average front wheel drive car? Also does anyone know of common reliability problems with them?(I'd be getting an '07 so they probably haven't been out long enough.) thanks.

2007-05-19 14:40:52 · 7 answers · asked by cuzimaboss!! 2 in Nissan

Hello,

I have a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu with 75,000 miles. I have never had any service on my Transmission. I noticed that there should have been preventative maintenance around 50,000 miles for the automatic transmission. I am not experiencing any transmission problems yet, however, during my oil change today the mechanics showed me my transmission fluid. It was about as black as the oil was. They told me that it was extremely dirty, and that I should have the transmission flushed.

They suggested: Change the transmission filter and have all new fluid put in via a transmission flush. I have read horror stories about transmission flushes that yield a broken transmission. This is usually due to deposits and junk in the transmission that get disloged and then stuck in another part of the transmission during the flushing.

Should I get the filter and fluid changed, or should I do this transmission flushing, or both? The quote was $250 for a new filter, fluid and flush.

Thanks

2007-05-19 14:38:32 · 5 answers · asked by investbunk 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-19 14:25:20 · 5 answers · asked by lexmudd 1 in Volkswagen

I want to change the spark plugs on my 2004 Ford Focus. The problem is, it's the California emissed 2.3 Liter vice the US 2.0 liter. I have the Chilton's, but that is primarily for the 2.0 and ZTec motors. The manual specifically says the 2.3 liter does not have spark plug wires, but speaks of removing them another way - I am pretty good mechanically, but I cannot understand how to do this procedure.

2007-05-19 14:22:42 · 6 answers · asked by CJ 3 in Ford

I have heard these cars were a step down from a GTO,and a step above the T-37. I was just curious if someone knew of any left in existence. I know that Pontiac didn't make the T-37 in '73 anymore,so I guess it would have been a step up from a Grand Am.

2007-05-19 14:20:01 · 4 answers · asked by T-Bill 2 in Pontiac

1991 s-10 with a 4.3 v6. Test light across negative terminal on battery to cable has a dead short. Short is worst with ignition switch to run. With off a slight short is still there which I can make go away by removing radio. I have checked ground and is good to block and chassis. Big short goes away when the wires (3 that bolt to terminal on back) of alternator are removed, but still present when wires are touched together without being on alternator. The wires go to the ignition switch, and the battery. I took apart the ignition switch and cleaned, no luck. I have full wiring diagrams and have traced wires to no avail, everything I check has no resistance. I know there is a short to ground, I know that it affects many cicuits (it started with the door jamb switch). The brake lights , the headlights,the cruise control switch, the radio, the dimmer switch, and the alternator is affected. I am very capable at tracing wires/ fixing shorts, but I am stumped. Any suggestions?

2007-05-19 14:17:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Smart Car
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Honda Fit
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or the Toyota Yaris (hatch back)
http://www.toyota.com/yaris/index.html?s_van=GM_TN_YARIS_INDEX

2007-05-19 14:16:00 · 4 answers · asked by Tony 4 in Buying & Selling

I have a 99 CBR 600 F4 with 13k miles. I recently bought it used, and after riding it today (mostly freeway) I have calculated it is getting 37 MPG. Isn't that low? Anyone else have figures for their 600 sport bikes I can compare that too?

If it is low, any idea why? There is a K&N air filter in the bike and a carbon fiber slip on exhuast, but the carbs were not recalibrated after those changes. I suspect the bike is running lean. Does that explain the low MPG?

2007-05-19 14:09:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I have a newer car that is a stick shift and Ive been having problems with the car. I was driving to work one day and it started to get harder and harder to put into gear. So I tried the pump the pedal about a million times to see if it would be easier to put into gear. It didn't work so I ruled out the master cylinder. So I think its the slave cylinder but now im not so sure because now that I got it home there is no pressure on the pedal and it sticks to the floor. I can pull it back up so now Im confused is it the slave or the master cylinder?

2007-05-19 14:09:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

to [hrrdgshn] thanks for your answer can you tell me how to fix the valve timing

2007-05-19 14:03:52 · 2 answers · asked by james p 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-19 14:02:03 · 4 answers · asked by jacob r 1 in Motorcycles

2007-05-19 13:57:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

2007-05-19 13:49:19 · 9 answers · asked by melina 2 in Honda

2007-05-19 13:44:52 · 10 answers · asked by ireland01 2 in Commuting

2007-05-19 13:40:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I don't see a fuse location for it on the diagram. HELP! Being a girl I know nothing about cars and don't really care how to know just that they work.

Thanks!

2007-05-19 13:31:02 · 2 answers · asked by Angel 4 in Ford

2007-05-19 13:12:11 · 6 answers · asked by happyfeet44 2 in Aircraft

Will the Canadian Pacific be bought by the Union Pacific or will they strike out own their own and buy the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern and the Kansas City Southern?

2007-05-19 13:02:51 · 5 answers · asked by alexlarams 1 in Rail

started to blink. When I bought the truck, I had it checked and no problems at that point. Well My Ext Warranty (Penn Auto Warranty) only offered me 725.00 towards a USED Tranny ONLY. My Tranny Mech offered to rebuild mine w/ new electronics for an addt'l 1900.00 I feel that is reasonable,soit's being done as we speak.
My question is : What can be done under the NY Lemon Law for me?

2007-05-19 13:01:33 · 2 answers · asked by fred s 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-19 13:01:27 · 16 answers · asked by wyamideleted 2 in Motorcycles

I'm getting a used car soon and would like to know what can go wrong with a car that would be the most expensive to repair. I plan on keeping at least $1,000 in my bank account at all times just in case my car breaks down. I hope that will be enough for any major repair.

2007-05-19 12:55:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

own 1999 911 conv. battery died- hood lever stuck (broken)- is there an alternative way to pop hood - I need to find a way to get the hood open or a way to jump the battery without getting in the hood. THe second lever works for the engine - maybe there is a way to to fix the lever?

2007-05-19 12:44:25 · 6 answers · asked by mr_rbit 1 in Porsche

I've been in the market for a new car since last October. I'm looking for something semi-affordable but not cheap looking or unsafe. I've been reading reviews on different cars like crazy & am lost. There are ALOT of cars out there. I would prefer to buy American, and need something with good gas mileage.
I have been looking at the Jeep Compass, Ford Fusion, Cadillac CTS (dreaming a little) and the Ford Escape Hybrid. I'm not set on any of these cars, they are just the ones I've really looked at.
I want something that is stable in all weather, I previously drove a PT Cruiser and in it's later years did NOT handle well in any sort of rain or snow situations. I also like the idea of an SUV, because I also drove a VW Beetle and didn't like sitting so low. The gas mileage of the hybrid sounds very appealing but I've read mixed reviews on them and I, myself am not very knowledgable on the subject. On top of that I would also prefer a nice looking interior. Any help would be appreciated!!

2007-05-19 12:40:15 · 5 answers · asked by NikkiSchu23 1 in Buying & Selling

hahaha, pathetic i know, my friend's wondering and i just wanted to help him, anybody know? all i know is that he got caught not paying for bus fare.

2007-05-19 12:38:36 · 2 answers · asked by anonymous 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I.E. Shell, Chevron, ARCO, etc.

2007-05-19 12:28:35 · 11 answers · asked by Tami S 1 in Commuting

2007-05-19 12:25:32 · 4 answers · asked by jzp_pirkalater 1 in Motorcycles

Recently moved to a lake community and thinking about buying a boat. What, besides the cost of the boat and taxes, should I be considering? Thanks...

2007-05-19 12:20:37 · 10 answers · asked by Matchin' Hatches 5 in Boats & Boating

and I was born in 1986 so we'd have the same birthday :P... I think it would just be a fun little car to have. Anyone have experience with them?

2007-05-19 12:19:00 · 9 answers · asked by MikiDizdarevicBiH 2 in Pontiac

i have a 93 nissian altima gxe (manual) when i turn over the key it doesnt click or any thing. my battery is fine and ive got plent of gas. what could be wrong?

2007-05-19 12:16:33 · 4 answers · asked by kia d 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

okay my engine is low on oil..my engine is suppose to take 10w30..but after looking at the receipt i think the last oil change they added 5w30...will it be okay if i add 10w30 to a engine that already contains 5w30..or will mixing them be bad...

2007-05-19 12:14:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs